M. Nassar is an Indian film actor, director and producer, who mainly works in the South Indian film industry. He is the incumbent president of the Nadigar Sangam.
Nassar made his acting debut in K. Balachander's Kalyana Agathigal (1985) portraying a secondary supporting role, before moving on to play villainous roles in S. P. Muthuraman's Velaikaran (1987) and Vanna Kanavugal. He played the protagonist in Yuhi Sethu's Kavithai Paada Neramillai, though his breakthrough role came through his performance as a police officer in Mani Ratnam's Nayakan. He subsequently became a regular in Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan's ventures, appearing in pivotal character roles in Roja, Thevar Magan (1992), Bombay (1994) and Kuruthipunal (1995).
Nassar made his directorial debut with Avatharam (1995), a film based on the backdrop of a folk art troupe. The film won critical acclaim, but failed to become a commercially successful venture.
Movies
Nishabd
Shridhar
Jeans
Nachiappan / Pechiappan Rajamani
Roja
Colonel Rayappa
Quick Gun Murugan
Rice Plate Reddy
Bombay
Narayanan Pillai
Anbe Sivam
Kandasamy Padayachi
Ready
Raghupathi / "Chicago" Subba Rao
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
RamGopal, Madhan's cousin
Nayakan
Assistant Commissioner Patil
New
Priya's Father
Madrasapattinam
Ayyakanu
Singam
Mahalingam
Sukran
Idhaya Thirudan
Aalwar
Deiva Thirumagal
Bashyam
Velaikkaran
Pounraj
Kuruthipunal
Badri
Magalir Mattum
Pandian
Kalaignan
Devananthan
Thevar Magan
Maya Thevar
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Nallasivam
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
Reporter
Rama Rama Krishna Krishna
Marudhamalai
Padayappa
Suryaprakash
Saguni
Nelly Saami
Aegan
Karthikeyan
Vandae Maatharam
Vettai
DGP
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Khader Bhai
Dishyum
Jayachandran
Mumbai Xpress
ACP S.P. Rao
Raja Kaiya Vacha
Johnny
Avvai Shanmugi
Bhai
Ponnar Shankar
Mayavar
Kovil
Susa Michael
Alai
Vaseegara
Thamizhan
Shakthivel
Udhaya
Dhill
Police Academy Chief
Simhadri
Ram Bhupal Varma
Aattanayagann
Lingam's father
Anniyan
Psychiatrist
Chandramukhi
Kandaswamy
Kuruvi
Raj
Vel
Vel's adoptive father
Paramasivan
Boss
Courier Boy Kalyan
Poi Solla Porom
Baby
Thaamirabharani
Vellathurai
Kaadhale Nimmadhi
Poovellam Kettuppar
C. R. Kannan
Viyabari
Dr. Stephen Raj
Pokkiri
Shanmughavel
Nam Naadu
Aalavandhar
Priyamudan
CBI officer
Pavithra
Raghu
Thaandavam
Veerakathi
Gopura Vasalile
Chinna Kannamma
Perarasu
ivam
Neranja Manasu
Thennavan
Ilanthiraiyan
Narasimha
Lieutenant Manavalan
Thavasi
Kallazhagar
Kaalaippani
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi
Raja Guru
Em Magan
Emtan
Dindigul Sarathy
Ayutham Seivom
Yuga
Narrain
Rachcha
Ramamurthy
Nandalala
Satham Podathey
Vincent Selvakumar
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal
Guest Appearance
Maharaja
Jathi Malli
Director Pazhani Bhaskaran
Chinnadana Nee Kosam
Vishwaroopam
Nassar
Chachi 420
Siraj Akhtar
Okkadunnadu
Jayadev
David
Father Noyal
Settai
Somayajulu
Neram
Dhandapaani M
Baadshah
Jai Krishna Simha
Shadow
Baba
Singam II
Mahalingam
Biriyani
Varadharajan
Dracula 2012
D-Day
Ashwini Rao
Ramaiya Vastavaiya
Jayprakash (J.P.) (Krishnakant's Business Partner)
Sutta Kadhai
Thirumeni
Endrendrum Punnagai
Geethanjali
Kathalikaattu Thirumeni
Bachchan
Dr. Srinivasa Iyengar
Krishna
Assistant commissioner Dharmaraj
Sevagan
Ilaingan
Arokkyasami
Kaavalukku Gettikkaaran
Vietnam Colony
Sulaiman Sait
Pokiri
Suryanarayana
Sankarankovil
Adharmam
Aduthathu
Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan
Paandi
Sundarapandi
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum
Hippy Lahiri
Koottam
Puthiya Geethai
Chinnaya
Naalai
Nair
Meera
Head Villager - Cameo
Saivam
Kathiresan
Dalam
JK
Janda Pai Kapiraju
Mugamoodi
Gaurav
Irandu Mugam
Tamizh Sakthi
Desiya Geetham
Appavin Meesai
Wanted
Varnajalam
Virumbugiren
Ainthaam Padai
Gunasekaran
Manu Neethi
Kochadaiiyaan
Rishikodagan
Veeram
Nallasivam
Amaravathi
Amarkalam
Birla Bose
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
Aathi
Ramachandra
Muni
Uttama Villain
Muttharasan
Jodi
Rudramurthy
Aa Okkadu
Chanti
Pasa Kiligal
Vairaghya Bhoopathy
Narasimhudu
Vattaram
Burma's father
Chembaruthi
Murugan
Mukham
Narendran
King
Shanmugam
Samurai
Sandana Pandian
1: Nenokkadine
Chandrashekhar's Co-Scientist
Konjam Koffee Konjam Kaadhal
Time
Eazhaiyin Sirippil
Vikadan
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
Poonthottam
Thaai Naadu
S.K.T. alias Major S.Krishna Tulasi
Pudhea Paadhai
Thoguthi
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
Asha's father
Pudhiya Mugam
ACP Shekar IPS
Indira
Sethupathy
Vamsi
Sigaram
Guest Appearance
Thamassu
Adhurs
Chari and Narasimha's Father
Varudu
Ahmed Khan
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Thavathiru Sivadas Swamigal
Appuchi Gramam
Chief Minister
Nanda Nanditha
Aagadu
S.I.Dakshina Murthy
Yaan
Rajan
Jigarthanda
Mukil
Dhammu
Dookudu
Murthy
Khushi
Siddhu's Father
Sye
Qadar
Athidhi
Home Minister
Krishnarjuna
Pedababu
All in All Azhagu Raja
Burma/Paadai Ramasammy
Dharmathin Thalaivan
Raghupathy
Kalyana Agathigal
Kannayiram, Thangam's husband
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Wine Shop Owner
Arasatchi
Anjaneyulu
Krishnamurthy
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
Subramaniam
Maanagara Kaaval
Gowtham IPS
Sakkarai Devan
Rabhasa
Rajanna
Kulkarni
Sye Aata
Panchakshari
Savaale Samaali
Aasai Aasaiyai
Nothing but Life
Dr Mathew (English Version)
Brahma
Ghazal
Viralukketha Veekkam
Teacher
Thirumathi Palanisamy
Onbadhu Roobai Nottu
Haja Bhai
Indira Vizha
Malli Malli Idhi Rani Roju
Nazeera's father
Thamizh
Sathya
Seena Thana
Naaga
Chief Minister
Andhrawala
Chitra's Father
36 Vayadhinile
Commissioner Rajan
Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka
Raghavan
Pourudu
Bāhubali: The Beginning
Bijjaladeva
Guru
Culprit
Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram
Indra Raja Reddy
Aavi Kumar
Pachamarathanalil
C.I. Venkatachala Iyer
Vaanam Vasappadum
Osthe
Velan and Balan's Father
Sudhandhiram
Butterflies
Colonel Devan Nambiar
Olympian Anthony Adam
Roy Mamman
Thani Oruvan
Chief Minister
Dhanam
Stephen
Idhu Enna Maayam
Arun's Father
Vanna Kanavugal
Manasellam
Rajakumaran
Shakti
Sage
Nimirndhu Nil
Harichandra
Kadhalar Dhinam
Dean Ramachandra
Dictator
Golimaar
DIG
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
Bijjaladeva
Devathai
Shasangan
Avatharam
Kuppusamy
Maayan
Maayan
Kuttrame Thandanai
Gouravam
Soundarapandyan
Walter Vetrivel
Rayappa
Kathirukka Neramillai
Chatterjee
Rowdy Rathore
Baapji
Kotigobba 2
Police Commissioner
Charlie
Magician
Iru Mugan
Yevade Subramanyam
Pasupathi
Irudhi Suttru
'Punch' Pandian
Yennai Arindhaal
Sathyadev's father
Iruvar
Ayya Veluthambi
Jil Jung Juk
Nanjil Shivaji's (Jil) father
Businessman
Ajay Bharadwaj
Pizza 2: Villa
Marshall P. Jose
Terror
Athadu
Satyanarayana Murthy
Kabali
Tamilnesan
Paisa
Devi(L)
Spirit Priest
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum
Aandavan Kattalai
Savarakathi
Si 3
Mahalingam, Kavya's father
Arthanari
Manamantha
Raghavendra Rao Sharma
Right Right
Soggade Chinni Nayana
Rudraraju
Sometimes
Doctor
Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam
Dhruva
Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai
Abdul Khader
Sei
Azhiyatha Kolangal 2
Saahasam
Narayana Murthy / Ravi's Father
Ko 2
Kumaraswamy
1945
Subbayya
David
Father Noel
Dil Hi Dil Mein
Professor Ram Chandra
Sathuranga Vettai 2
Bogan
Professor Chezhiyan
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai
Thangaraj
Inaindha Kaigal
P K Roy
Little John
Inspector Vijay
Vaigai Express
Katamarayudu
Judge Bhupathi
Criminal
ACP Teja
Kavan
Police Commissioner
Magalir Mattum
Kodandaraman
Guru
Punch Ponds
Nala Damayanthi
Self
8 Thottakkal
Pandian
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana
Sivaraman
Adavi Ramudu
7 Naatkal
Peter
Kizhakkum Merkkum
Kathalingam
Oru Oorla Rendu Raja
Selva Vinayagam
Panchamirtham
Rajaram/Manickam
Suryakanthi
Airport
Thalaivaa
Ratnam
Kattumakkan
Snehituda
Dhoni
Kootathil Oruthan
Solo
BRIG. Ramachandran
LIE
Party
Benjamin Button
Komaram Puli
Assistant Commissioner of Police
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
Chandrasekhara Reddy
Valladesam
Mahanubhavudu
Meghana's father
100% Kaadhal
Balu and Mahalakshmi’s Grandfather
Ka..Ka..Ka.. Aabathin Arikuri
PSV Garuda Vega
NIA Head
Thittivasal
Utharavu Maharaja
Bhaskar Oru Rascal
Rangasamy
Aabhaasam
Inspector
Kalyana Ramudu
Keni
Kamasutra 3D
Kutty
Pavadai
Mister
Pichchaiah Naidu Sr./ Chai's Grandfather
Inttelligent
Nanda Kishore
Thalaivasal
Beeda Settu
Paravaigal Palavitham
Raja
Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story
Alex Pandian
Amma Pillai
Maruthu Pandi
Thiagarajan
Poovizhi Raja
Pallavan
Manasuku Nachindi
Kutram Nadanthathu Enna
Pudhiya Sarithiram
Nyaya Tharasu
Advocate Singara Sithan
Ellam Avan Seyal
Inspector Easwarapandian
Duet
Guest appearance
Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi
Dharma Kshetram
S.P.
Brahmotsavam
Ajay's Relative
Velai
Kurumbu
Ruchi's Father
Kutti Pisasu
Ooyala
Alludugaaru Vachcharu
Raghava Rao
Kaali
Thala Vatti Maari
Thambikku Entha Ooru
Thottal Poo Malarum
Thyagarajan, Ravi's father
Mugam
Rangan
Vijetha
Nieraali
George
Nota
Vinothan Subramani
Vishwaroopam II
Nassar
Odu Raja Odu
Kali Muthu
Nannu Dochukunduvate
Baba
Suryaprakash (Special Appearance)
Naani
Priya's Father
Maha
Devathayai Kanden
Babu's Advocate
F2: Fun and Frustration
DGP
Eduruleni Manishi
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven
Raghunandhan
Iddarammayilatho
Sanju's Father
118
Mahendra
Bindaas
ACP Vikram Rathod
Kolaigaran
Retired Police Officer
Neerthirai
Firaaq
Grave digger
Rocky: The Revenge
Spot
Article 15
Panicker
Nenjirukkum Varai
Minsara Kanavu
Guru
Maharshi
Chief minister
Agni Siragugal
Voter
Kalki
Sambasivudu
Mouname Ishtam
Sangathamizhan
Devarajan
Pattas
Velappan Asaan
Clap
Venkatram
Sharabha
Tatikonda Chinnarao
Sitara
Kabir Mhajan
Chanakya
Kulkarni
Marjaavaan
Narayan Anna
Market Raja MBBS
Sivaji Muthaiyah
Iddari Lokam Okate
Venky Mama
Ramanarayana
N.T.R: Mahanayakudu
Bhavanam Venkatram Reddy
Red
Judge
Manjeeradhwani
Muddula Menalludu
Madhava rao
Ethirum Pudhirum
Eeramana Rojave
Mukunda
DSP Mohan Krishna
Serious Men
Dr. Arvind Acharya
Priyanka
Rudrayya
Chakra
Chandru's father
Arjun
Police Commissioner Ratnavelu
Morning Raga
Abhinay's father
Rendum Rendum Anju
Paasa Paravaigal
Dr. Sekar
Kolangal
Uchithanai Muharnthaal
Master
College Founder
Tuck Jagadish
Aadhisesh Naidu
Jenma Natchathiram
Kabadadaari
Ranjan
Kapatadhaari
Ranjan
Virumaandi
Chief Jailer Jayanth
Hey Ram
Ibrahim
Thupparivaalan II
Varusham Padhinaaru
Karuvelam Pookkal
Nallamuthu
Ninnila Ninnila
Head chef
Kilipetchu Ketkava
RajaBheema
Thalaivii
M. Karuna
Dobaaraa
Dr. Sethupathi
The Gandhi Murder
SSP Ashok
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
Jayaramireddy
Naa Ishtam
Aalavandhan
Lt. Col. Santhosh Kumar (Voice)
Raju Maharaju
Sneha's Father
Kulam
Thampy
Rudhran
Devarajan
Vasalil Oru Vennila
Garam
Kavithai Paada Neramillai
Ramarao On Duty
Balupu
Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai
Sathya Vaakku
Kokila
Marudhanayagam
College Kumar
Prakash Kumar
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Veerapandiyan
Thithikudhe
Chandramohan
Konda Polam
Bagheera
Ganesan, Murali's father
Nee Siguvaregu
Kanam
Rangi Kuttapaul
Erida
Unnai Solli Kutramillai
Kumar
Fair Game
Mr. Tabir
Vetri Mel Vetri
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal
Selvaraaj
Naangal
Johnson
Naa Alludu
Sripathi
Suyetchai MLA
Arivudaiyan
Sandhitha Velai
Hostel
Father Kuriakose
Chinnappadass
Dileep
Jai Lava Kusa
The Legend
Brahmotsavam
Indian
Krishnasamy (voice)
Acharya
Adanna
Khaidi No. 150
Vaaitha
En Thangachi Padichava
Dhanakodi
Pudhiya Vaanam
10th Class Diaries
Udan Pirappu
Ameer Bhai
Rasathi Varum Naal
Rajasekhar
Prema Kavali
Prema's Father
Moodu Mukkalaata
Yugandhar Prasad
Ram Setu
Indrakant Varma
Game Changer
Magane En Marumagane
Jameendar
Balamevvadu
Dr. James
Olave Mandara
Dhadha
Matru Devo Bhava
Waltair Veerayya
Constable Koteswara Rao
Sadha Nannu Nadipe
Max, Min and Meowzaki
Sridhar Mahadevan
Shivaji Surathkal 2: Mysterious case of Maayavi
800
Mugunthan Sathasivam
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Veerapandiyan
Ramabanam
Papa Rao
Thiru Ranga
Gandeevadhari Arjuna
Adityaraj Bahadur
Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty
Ramachandra Boss & Co
Gangs of Godavari
Nanaji
Khaleja
A Person
The Invisible Other: Caste in Tamil Cinema
Self
Tiger Nageswara Rao
Gajjala Prasad
Spark
Bharadwaj
Thiru. Manikkam
Conjuring Kannappan
Excorist Ezhumalai
Thug Life
Train
Hi Nanna
Ranjan
Narakasura
Thinker
Jayaraman Kathirvelu
Utsavam
Naa Saami Ranga
Bhimaa
Ravindra Varma
Be Happy
Sri Ramadasu
Abul Hasan Qutb Shah aka Abul Hasan Tana Shah
Cyanide
Hari Hara Veera Mallu : Part 1 - Sword vs Spirit
The Akaali
Donald Halloway
Shows
Vadhandhi
KI Sebastian
Victim
Mottai Maadi Siddhar
The Jengaburu Curse
Ravichandran Rao
Killer Soup
Inspector Hassan F.
Gangs Kuruthi Punal